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A Few Clouds West Hempstead's Aiden Sargent wins state-wide essay contest. What inspired his winning essay?
Learning about the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki — when the United States dropped atomic bombs on Japan during World War II — sure made a lasting impression on Aiden Sargent. …
West Hempstead school budget defeated. What was the initial reaction?
Malverne budget adopted
For the second straight year, voters registered their displeasure with the West Hempstead School District’s budget, defeating the proposed plan by 8 percentage points, with nearly 54 percent …
Water rates may increase drastically. Will your rates go up?
More than 100,000 customers across Nassau County’s South Shore communities may face a steep increase in their private water bills if Liberty Utilities’ planned rate hike is approved. …
Hempstead clerk's race set. Who is running?
Susan Cools is promising to bring transparency to the Town of Hempstead in her bid for the town clerk’s post — especially when it comes to spending taxpayers’ money. Cools said …
Where will be able to watch Memorial Day parades? Find out here!
Memorial Day is a solemn occasion to honor and respect men and women who sacrificed their life while serving in the U.S. military. It is an annual tradition in communities across the country, and …
Laura Gillen announces campaign for Congress
Former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen, a Democrat who lost last November’s Congressional race to GOP Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is prepared to run again, she said in a Wednesday …
How to avoid summer tragedy around the water
Record-breaking temperatures this April have signaled an early start to pool season. While water fun is a summer ritual, it can also lead to avoidable calamity when children are left unattended …
Rep. George Santos facing hurdle: lack of funding
While U.S. Rep. George Santos has continued to defy his many critics by refusing to resign from Congress, he now faces the difficult task of winning re-election after having filed to run again next year. As local and national support for the embattled Republican remains effectively nonexistent, Santos will likely find his third congressional race his most difficult, now that his constituents have gotten to know him for real.
Op-Ed
The George Santos of then, now, and what might’ve been
He called us the “Herald Firing Squad.” That was fair, I guess. When Republican congressional candidate George Santos first visited our Garden City office last fall . . .
Peter King
My unexpected medical adventure
I had never spent more than one night in a hospital or been confronted by serious illness, so my recent surgery for stomach cancer and six-day hospital stay were a life-altering experience.
Randi Kreiss
As the virus ebbs, rules — and reporting — shift
Who says the coronavirus pandemic isn’t a global emergency anymore? WHO says.
Op-Ed
The school board: Not always polite, but indispensable
So you’re looking for a way to give back to your community? Maybe burnish your resume for a future run for public office? Look no further than your local education board.